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OSUN Guber: INEC Presents Certificate of Return to Oyetola
The Independent National Electoral Committee (INEC) on Wednesday presented the certificate of return to the governor-elect, Gboyega Oyetola, of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is after Oyetola was declared
Lithuania Bans Use Of Phones In Streets
Lithuania’s phone-addicted pedestrians will have to do without mobile devices when they cross streets under a new regulation approved on Wednesday as the Baltic country seeks to curb traffic deaths.
IMO Police: Orlando Ikeokwu succeeds Andrew Enwerem as New Imo PPRO.
Following the bowing out of DSP Andrew Enwerem, the former PPRO of Imo state Police command, the Police Command has a Superintendent as the new spokesperson to fit the shoes.
Buhari Travels To New York For UN General Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Nigeria for New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The President left the country with his wife, Aisha. Special Adviser to the President
NUJ ZONE C: I Promise Massive Welfare, Capacity Building, Professionalism –Innocent Igwe.
“I offer myself to serve the NUJ zone C for the post of Vice President because the Zone needs a humble personality, thorough bred professional, purposeful, achievement oriented, service driven and credible leadership to add immense value to journalism practice. These qualities I believe could not have been acquired in a fluke but through consistent and painstaking practice of professional journalism coupled with personal capacity building in leadership reinforced by the passion for service. For the past 26 years, I have…..
Trump Doubles Down on War in Yemen
The Trump administration certified to Congress on Wednesday that the Saudi-backed coalition fighting in Yemen’s civil war was doing everything it could to prevent civilian casualties—a move that allows the
John Bolton’s Obsession With the International Criminal Court Is Outdated
The world seems a dangerous place these days. Wars are raging across the Middle East. China is flexing its muscles in Asia, and Russia is assassinating people all over the
Australian Cartoonist Under Fire Over Controversial Sketch Of Serena
An Australian cartoonist faced withering criticism on Tuesday for portraying tennis superstar Serena Williams using — what Harry Potter author JK Rowling described as — “racist and sexist tropes”. Mark
‘Women Are Being Forced To Sell Their Kidneys In Sri Lanka’
Sri Lankan war widows and women in former conflict zones are being forced to sell their kidneys to pay loan sharks, a UN expert said Tuesday, urging government intervention. Juan
Trump Calls On Apple To Move Production From China To US
US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Apple to make its products in the US instead of China to avoid suffering the consequences of his trade war with Beijing.
14 Million New Voters Registered In 16 Months –INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has registered a total of 14 million new voters across the country. They were registered within 16 months under the continuous voter
Illegal Migrants in Spain to enjoy Free Healthcare
Spain’s parliament approved Thursday a draft law tabled by the country’s new Socialist government which restores free healthcare for undocumented migrants, a right removed in 2012 by the former conservative
PDP appoints Saraki to Head Osun 85-member Campaign Committee
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to head the party’s 85-member campaign committee for the Osun State governorship election, and vowed not to
Nigeria, China to Sign $60 billion agreement to finance Africa’s development –FG
The Presidency says Nigeria will sign more agreements with China in the next couple of days as the 7th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is underway in Beijing. The Special
British PM, Theresa May to Visit Nigeria for the first time
The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, will this week visit to Nigeria for the first time, as part of efforts aimed at boosting post-Brexit trade ties. May, joined by several
How Federal Poly Nekede rewarded me with Pains, tears after Graduation, seized my Result, stopped my NYSC —Ms Kalu Ndukwe Cries
By ThankGod Emeh, Owerri. It is always joyful and the desire of every Nigerian student to successfully graduate from one academic level to another, especially from tertiary institutions and embarking
Former UN 🌐 Chief, Kofi Annan Dies at 80
Kofi Annan, the former UN secretary-general who won the Nobel Peace Prize for humanitarian work, has died aged 80, international diplomats say. He “passed away peacefully on Saturday after a
National Security: NEC Approves Decentralisation Of Police
The council backed the plan on Thursday during its meeting, which was chaired by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. National Security Adviser Babagana Monguno told journalists after
Gunmen kill Four Policemen in Kaduna
Suspected gunmen have killed four policemen at Jankasa Community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims who were from the Inspector General Police (IGP) Rapid Response Team
Imo Govt Declares 2-day Public Holidays for Registration, Collection of PVCs
Imo government has declared Wednesday, August 15 and Thursday, August 16, 2018 as Public Holidays in the state to enable Imolites to go and register or collect their Permanent Voters
Gov. Okorocha reacts to killing of Chief Ejeagwu, place 20m bounty on arresting culprits
The Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha has said that the gruesome murder of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chairman in Ideato-North Local Government Area, Chief Sunny Ejeagwu was purely a
Facebook CEO Zuckerberg loses $16b in 5 minutes
Facebook is in deep financial difficulty after its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mark Zuckerberg lost more than $16 billion in less than 24 hours. The company reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter results
Bad road condition threatens Nekede-Ihiagwa Communities, renders residents homeless.
The major dividends of democracy and evaluation of a responsible and responsive government is the provision of social amenities for its citizens and where it fails to, it becomes a
FG Will Partner With Google, Others To Boost Internet Connectivity – Osinbajo
The Federal Government will work with Google and other technology companies in the country to ensure that Nigerians have improved access to the Internet. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said this
73 Lives Lost, 50 Villages burnt in Taraba Communal Clash
– 73 persons have been killed in a renewed clash in Taraba state – The clash is reportedly between Hausa-Fulani and Yandang communities – About 50 villages have also reportedly
